Note:-

• Applicants will be paying a service fee of EUR 13
• The applicable Visa Fee and Service fee are as per the current rate of exchange set by the Embassy of Italy. They are subject to change without any notice
• All the Fees are non-refundable

Document Requirements

• Checklist for BUSINESS VISA : Click Here
• Business Invitation Letter
• Declaration of Hospitality

Photo Specifications

The photo must:

• be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
• be printed on high quality photo paper with high solution
• be in colour
• be 35–40 mm in width
• be maximum 6 months old and resemble the applicant
• be taken with the applicant facing the camera directly, against a light background
• show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face must occupy 70–80 % of the picture.
• show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair must not cover the eyes.

Regarding glasses:

Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

• the glasses must not be coloured
• the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
• there must be no reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:

Religious head-dresses are allowed, provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.

• chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
• shadows on the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth for meeting these requirements is available at the visa application centre.

Processing Time

From the date of receipt of appilication at the Embassy of Italy, it takes a minimum of 15 days to process the visa application. The duration of days when the application is in transit between the VAC and the Embassy are not counted.

Forms

• Schengan Visa Application Form (Italian)
• Schengan Visa Application Form (French)